Accounting Manager

About Touax Group

With a legacy spanning 170 years, Touax Group specializes in leasing, sales, and both technical and financial management of sustainable transport equipment. It is recognized as a leading European operator managing tangible assets worth €1.3 billion, including freight railcars, river barges, and containers, catering to both its own accounts and investors worldwide.

Role Objective

This position involves overseeing and directing the accounting activities for all subsidiaries within a major division of the Group. The Accounting Manager will ensure efficient financial supervision aligned with Group policies, contributing to the division’s financial integrity and reporting accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the accounting team, ensuring thorough supervision and review of accounting functions.
• Enhance accounting procedures to streamline closing and reporting processes.
• Oversee general and subsidiary ledger accounting as well as day-to-day finance and accounting operations.
• Manage intercompany accounts in strict compliance with Group policies.
• Monitor and control movements within the Fixed Assets Register.
• Execute timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closings of comprehensive accounts sets, adhering to IFRS and local GAAP standards.
• Prepare statutory and IFRS financial reports.
• Coordinate audits and statutory financial statement preparations across all entities in the Rail division.
• Review and approve payment vouchers and journal entries; arrange payments and participate in cash flow management and reporting to headquarters.
• Supervise the filing of all local tax and VAT reports.
• Ensure accurate accounting for currency fluctuations and foreign exchange transactions.
• Develop and maintain robust internal controls and accounting systems; guarantee comprehensive and accurate financial records.
• Review and distribute monthly financial reports internally and externally; schedule and lead financial close meetings involving finance, commercial, operations, asset management, and support teams.
• Participate in ad-hoc finance projects, such as variance analysis, fixed asset software enhancement, business intelligence initiatives, and company acquisitions.
• Provide direct support to the management team with financial insights and guidance.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; ACCA qualification preferred.
• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in financial and management accounting, preferably within the leasing sector.
• Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-moving international environment.
• A solid understanding of IFRS standards is highly advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with ANAEL accounting software and fluency in French are considered beneficial but not mandatory.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with colleagues, leadership teams, and clients to maintain excellent customer satisfaction.
• Positive, adaptable attitude with the ability to prioritize and manage deadlines efficiently.
• A responsible and self-motivated individual committed to quality work standards.
• Team-oriented with aptitude for coaching and motivating team members.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Additional leave entitlements.
• Company-sponsored events fostering team engagement.
• Participation in a company pension scheme.
• Access to professional training opportunities.
• Convenient on-site parking facilities.
• Private medical and dental insurance coverage.
• Paid sick leave provisions.
• Option to work from home occasionally.

The Touax Group embraces diversity and equal opportunity principles, supporting an inclusive workplace. The position welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities and is situated in Clonee, County Meath, Ireland.